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CF13 FTJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,928 mi
Last recorded36,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 FTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,928 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 36,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,212 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 34,212 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,649 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 27,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,233 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 24,233 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 20,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,675 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 16,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,033 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CF13 FTJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF13 FTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CF13 FTJ registered?

CF13 FTJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is CF13 FTJ safe to buy?

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